State Fair plans to go green with Premium Books

Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 03:00 AM.

RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Fair’s Premium Book, which includes rules, deadlines and entry forms for each competition, is in its final print edition.

“With nearly 30,000 entries and more than $600,000 awarded in premiums, the N.C. State Fair is an exciting venue for North Carolinians to showcase their talents,” said agriculture commissioner Steve Troxler. “Participants will find plenty of contests that cover everything from graphic design and quilting to livestock and horticulture.”

The N.C. State Fair added a special needs culinary category after receiving requests. The category will be divided by developmental age groups with entries for breads, cakes and cookies. Participation ribbons will be awarded to all contestants in the 4- to 8-years-old age group and the other age divisions will compete for first-, second- and third-place awards. This is the second category for people with special needs; the Special Livestock Shows have been a popular division for many years.

In an effort to “go green,” the N.C. State Fair is printing fewer copies of the premium books. Books may be picked up on a first-come, first-served basis in the administration building at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. All information found in the premium books is available online at www.ncstatefair.org/2013.

Those without Internet access can request printed rules and entry forms for certain departments to be mailed to them. Requests can be made by calling (919) 839-4521.

Entry forms and online registration will be available Aug. 1; check the 2013 Premium Book for deadlines for each competition.

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RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Fair’s Premium Book, which includes rules, deadlines and entry forms for each competition, is in its final print edition.

“With nearly 30,000 entries and more than $600,000 awarded in premiums, the N.C. State Fair is an exciting venue for North Carolinians to showcase their talents,” said agriculture commissioner Steve Troxler. “Participants will find plenty of contests that cover everything from graphic design and quilting to livestock and horticulture.”

The N.C. State Fair added a special needs culinary category after receiving requests. The category will be divided by developmental age groups with entries for breads, cakes and cookies. Participation ribbons will be awarded to all contestants in the 4- to 8-years-old age group and the other age divisions will compete for first-, second- and third-place awards. This is the second category for people with special needs; the Special Livestock Shows have been a popular division for many years.

In an effort to “go green,” the N.C. State Fair is printing fewer copies of the premium books. Books may be picked up on a first-come, first-served basis in the administration building at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. All information found in the premium books is available online at www.ncstatefair.org/2013.

Those without Internet access can request printed rules and entry forms for certain departments to be mailed to them. Requests can be made by calling (919) 839-4521.

Entry forms and online registration will be available Aug. 1; check the 2013 Premium Book for deadlines for each competition.